Compare two names
Erwin and Basil side by side: Erwin peaked in 1922 and Basil in 1924; in 2025 they were given to 57 and 97 babies.
Erwin and Basil, year by year
Girls and boys together; Erwin solid, Basil dashed.
| Erwin | Basil | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 57 | 97 |
| Rank 2025 | #2,402 among boys’ names | #2,022 among boys’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 21,262 | 13,538 |
| Peak year | 1922 | 1924 |
| Girls | 0.2% | 3% |
| Alive, estimated | 7,850 | 5,730 |
| Median age | 50 | 43 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.